Finding proper drivers

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Would DriversHQ.com be a reputable site in locating the
proper updated drivers for my pc.It tells me after the
free scan that 42% of my drivers need updated.
Thanks
 
Vince said:
Would DriversHQ.com be a reputable site in locating the
proper updated drivers for my pc.It tells me after the
free scan that 42% of my drivers need updated.
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Don't use any sort of service..
Just go straight to the manufacturer's web sites..

You have a video card that allows you to see on
your screen, a sound card that allows you to hear your PCs sound output and
so on. Visit those manufacturer web sites for the latest downloadable
drivers for your hardware/operating system. Always (IMO) get the
manufacturers hardware driver over any Microsoft offers. On the Windows
Update site I mentioned earlier, I suggest NOT getting their hardware
drivers - no matter how tempting. First - how do you know what hardware
you have in your computer? Invoice or if it is up and working now - take
inventory:

Belarc Advisor
http://belarc.com/free_download.html

Once you know what you have, what next? Go get the latest driver for your
hardware/OS from the manufacturer's web page. For example, let's say you
have an NVidia chipset video card or ATI video card, perhaps a Creative
Labs sound card or C-Media chipset sound card...

NVidia Video Card Drivers
http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

ATI Video Card Drivers
http://www.atitech.com/support/driver.html

Creative Labs Sound Device
http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/

C-Media Sound Device
http://www.cmedia.com.tw/e_download_01.htm
 
The best site to look for drivers would be the manufacturers of your
specific hardware devices on your computer.
 
Thanks Shenan,I'll try Belarc.I was most concerned with a
way to take inventory and point me in the right direction
for the proper drivers.
Vince
 
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